Consideration (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is consideration in contract law?
What is consideration in contract law?
The price paid for a promise
In Currie v Misra (1875), consideration was defined as which concept?
In Currie v Misra (1875), consideration was defined as which concept?
Benefit and detriment
Can consideration be non-monetary in form?
Can consideration be non-monetary in form?
Yes, it can take various forms
In Thomas v Thomas (1842), was £1 yearly rent sufficient consideration?
In Thomas v Thomas (1842), was £1 yearly rent sufficient consideration?
Yes, even though below market value
What does 'consideration must be sufficient' mean?
What does 'consideration must be sufficient' mean?
Must have value law recognizes
Why was past consideration invalid in Roscorla v Thomas (1842)?
Why was past consideration invalid in Roscorla v Thomas (1842)?
£30 was paid before later promise
What exception did Lampleigh v Braithwaite (1615) establish?
What exception did Lampleigh v Braithwaite (1615) establish?
Service requested with implied payment
In Stilk v Myrick (1809), why couldn't the crew claim extra wages?
In Stilk v Myrick (1809), why couldn't the crew claim extra wages?
They performed existing duties only
What made Hartley v Ponsonby (1857) different from Stilk v Myrick?
What made Hartley v Ponsonby (1857) different from Stilk v Myrick?
Crew undertook significantly greater risk
Which case provided the classic legal definition of consideration?
Which case provided the classic legal definition of consideration?
Dunlop v Selfridge (1915)